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James CallFebruary 25, 2015

Reggie Garcia, state Capitol lobbyist and an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, has written a do-it-yourself guide to the Florida correctional system. It’s a complex system for parolees and clemency petitioners to navigate. In 78 pages of text, and another 25 pages of end notes and an appendix, Garcia tackles a lot. How to Leave Prison Early […]

James CallFebruary 25, 2015

Reggie Garcia, state Capitol lobbyist and an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, has written a do-it-yourself guide to the Florida correctional system. It’s a complex system for parolees and clemency petitioners to navigate. In 78 pages of text, and another 25 pages of end notes and an appendix, Garcia tackles a lot. How to Leave Prison Early […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 25, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities — and whether they support controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Shawn Harrison of Hillsborough. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the session, i.e. “Excited?” “Hopeful.” What’s a local issue you are […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 25, 2015

The Miami-Dade delegation approved its list of legislative priorities this past week, agreeing to stand behind a wide array of issues, from final funding for a Miami Military Museum, to beefing up funding for community mental health providers, to supporting efforts to grant additional protection to policyholders taken out of Citizens property insurance. The Miami-Dade […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 25, 2015

What will be the hottest ticket to date in these early stages of the 2016 GOP presidential nomination race is to Jeb Bush’s Miami confab on April 13. The meeting brings together a likely Bush campaign team, as well as a “thank you” to a number of high-dollar bundlers who “met or exceeded” campaign targets, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 25, 2015

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Rep. Kathleen Peters is proposing a bill that would give cities and other stakeholders a louder voice at the table when it comes to regulating Pinellas County’s Emergency Medical Services. “All I’m doing is trying to change the makeup of the voting board, that’s it,” Peters said. Currently the EMS Authority Board is comprised only […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 25, 2015

Rep. Kathleen Peters is proposing a bill that would give cities and other stakeholders a louder voice at the table when it comes to regulating Pinellas County’s Emergency Medical Services. “All I’m doing is trying to change the makeup of the voting board, that’s it,” Peters said. Currently the EMS Authority Board is comprised only […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 25, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 appointments – including 11 reappointments – to a variety of state regulatory boards. Flagler County Housing Authority Scott began with the announcement of two reappointments to the Flagler County Housing Authority, each for a term ending December 15, 2018. Robert DeVereux, 65, of Palm Coast, is a financial advisor with […]

James CallFebruary 24, 2015

Five minutes with Andy Ford, where the FEA Chief suggests respect could go a long way to getting teachers and lawmakers on the same page: Q: The FEA has been challenging in court for at least the past 15 years education policy decisions made by the Legislature. What would a truce to the legal wrangling […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 24, 2015

The early numbers are in and it appears that more part-time employees were offered access to the state group health insurance plan than in 2014. The Office of Economic and Demographic Research published the results from the January estimating conference. The summary showed that 14,201 more OPS–other personal service– employees were being offered health care […]

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Florida lawyer shows inmates "How to Leave Prison Early"

Florida lawyer shows inmates “How to Leave Prison Early”

Previewing 2015 legislative session with Rep. Shawn Harrison

Miami-Dade delegation puts mental health, homeowner protection in 2015 priorities

Jeb Bush to host hot-ticket Miami event for campaign team, top donors

Kathleen Peters’ proposed EMS bill to bring more voices to the table

Kathleen Peters' proposed EMS bill to bring more voices to the table

15 named to state boards

Five minutes with Florida Education Association chief Andy Ford

More part-time employees offered access to state group health plan in 2015